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ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

​2026 PARISH ELECTION INFO

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Special Legislative Primary - Sat February 7 2026

  • ITEMS ON BALLOT (Not all precincts to participate):

    • State Representative (37th Representative District, Parishes of Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis)

 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • EARLY VOTING - Sat  January 24, 2026- Saturday January 31, 2026 8:30AM-6:00PM (closed Sundays)

  • Last day to register in person or by mail - January 7, 2026

  • Last day to register online - January 17, 2026

  • Last day to request mail in ballot - February 3, 2026-4:30PM

 

 

 Special Legislative General - Sat March 14 2026

  • ITEMS ON BALLOT (Not all precincts to participate):

    • State Representative, 37th Representative District, Parishes of Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis

 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • EARLY VOTING- Sat February 28, 2026- Saturday March 7, 2026 8:30AM-6:00PM (closed Sundays)

  • Last day to register in person or by mail- February 11, 2026

  • Last day to register online- February 21, 2026

  • Last day to request mail in ballot- March 10, 2026-4:30PM

 

 

Party Primary/Municipal Primary - Sat May 16 2026

  • ITEMS ON BALLOT:

    • PARTY PRIMARY:

      • U.S. Senator

      • U.S. Representative Districts 3 & 4

      • Associate Justice, Supreme Court District 3

    • OPEN PRIMARY

      • Sulphur Mayor

      • Sulphur Councilmen

      • Coroner 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • EARLY VOTING- Sat May 2, 2026- Saturday May 9, 2026 8:30AM-6:00PM (closed Sundays)

  • Last day to register in person or by mail- April 15, 2026

  • Last day to register online- April 25, 2026

  • Last day to request mail in ballot- May 12, 2026-4:30PM

 

 

2nd Party Primary/Municipal General - Sat June 27 2026

 

  • ITEMS ON BALLOT-

    • PARTY PRIMARY:

      • U.S. Senator

      • U.S. Representative Districts 3 & 4

      • Associate Justice, Supreme Court District 3

    • OPEN PRIMARY

      • Sulphur Mayor

      • Sulphur Councilmen

      • Coroner

 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • EARLY VOTING - Sat June 13, 2026 - Sat June 20, 2026 8:30AM-6:00PM (closed Sundays)

  • Last day to register in person or by mail -  May 27, 2026

  • Last day to register online - June 6, 2026

  • Last day to request mail in ballot - June 23, 2026-4:30PM

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To see your specific ballot

  • Click geauxvote.com to view/print your ballot.

  • Ballots are normally available online 2-3 weeks prior to Election date

 

To research Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot

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EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS

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  • Lake Charles

    • Registrar of Voter's Office

    • 2nd floor - Historic Calcasieu Courthouse, downtown Lake Charles 

    • 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

  • Sulphur 

    • Sulphur Law Enforcement Bldg., 500 A Huntington St.​

  • Moss Bluff 

    • Moss Bluff Library

    • 261 Parish Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611

  • Iowa 

    • Library Activity Annex (behind Library)

    • 109 S. Thompson Ave., Iowa, LA 70647

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OPTIONS FOR VOTERS

Vote By Mail

  • Request an absentee mail-in ballot by the prescribed deadlines.

  • Call the Registrar of Voters office at 337-721-4000 or visit GeauxVote.com to UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS so the ballot is delivered to your current residence.

  • Be sure to observe deadlines.

  • Voters may return a mail-in ballot by mail or hand delivery using Drop Off options.

  • Instructional video on completing the absentee ballot: VIEW

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Vote In Person

  • Early Voting

  • Election Day

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ABSENTEE MAIL IN BALLOT / DROP-OFF OPTIONS

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Request Absentee Ballot by completing the Application & Returning:

  • Registered voters can request an absentee ballot two ways:

    • Contact or visit the Registrar's Office (337-721-4000)​

    • Get application online at GeauxVote.com

    • It is highly suggested that voters choosing this method do so as early as possible so that the ballot is received by the Registrar's Office prior to the deadline.

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Mailing Absentee Ballots

  • Must be received in the Registrar's Office by the Friday prior to Election Day at 4:30pm to be counted.

  • Mailed Ballots can be TRACKED using the GeauxVote.com website.

 

Drop-Off Options

  • Voters may hand deliver a mail-in ballot to any EARLY VOTING location listed above during EARLY VOTING dates and hours.

  • For voters who wish to hand deliver a mail-in ballot after Early Voting, please call the Office of the Registrar at 337-721-4000. The office is located on the 2nd floor of the Historic Calcasieu Courthouse.

  • Drop off times to Office of the Registrar: Mon - Fri 8:00 am-4:30pm 

  • Deadline for mail in ballot to be received by Registrar is the Friday prior to Election Day at 4:30pm.

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ELECTION WORKERS ARE NEEDED

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Interested in being an Election Commissioner?​

  • We are asking anyone that may be interested in becoming a commissioner to call 337-437- 3558  ext. 430.

  • COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION and return to our Election Co-Directors.

    • Option 1 - Email to elections@calclerkofcourt.com

    • Option 2 - Mail to Clerk of Court (Elections) PO Box 1030, Lake Charles, LA  70602

    • Option 3 - Fax to 337-437-3804 (Attn: Elections Dept.)  

  • Our Election Team members Brandie Dufour or Rebecca Guillory will record your contact info so that updated school information can be directed to you.

  • Election Commissioners are paid individuals who work the elections, verify identity, and assist voters.

  • Training is provided. Must meet qualifications. CLICK HERE to read a fuller explanation of pay, qualifications, and expectations.

  • CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING TRAININGS​

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KNOWING YOUR ELECTION OFFICIALS

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Registrar of Voters / Historic Calcasieu Courthouse 2nd floor (337-721-4000)

  • Register to vote in person (ID required)

  • Update address in person

  • Update party affiliation in person

  • Request Mail in Ballot in person

  • Receives Mail In Ballot / Drop off ballot option

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LA Secretary of State (GeauxVote.com)

  • Register to vote online (ID Required)

  • Update address online

  • Update party affiliation online

  • Request Mail in Ballot online

  • Oversees and executes the elections statewide

  • Provides equipment (voting machines/ballot scanning machines)

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Clerk of Court / Historic Calcasieu Courthouse 2nd floor (337-437-3550)

  • Trains and staffs elections with poll workers/commissioners

  • Oversees and executes the elections parish wide under the LA Secretary of State

  • Manages local logistics/locations of elections in partnership with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and Registrar of Voters

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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

  • Provides and secures locations/facilities for elections

  • Provides security and supplemental manpower as needed

  • Provides signage, advertising, and equipment as needed

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